Rochester, NY: A devastating fire tore through the facility of
Troyer Race Cars in Rochester, NY on Friday night. The fire
broke out at the 4555 Lyell Rd. location at approximately 10:30
PM. Investigators have determined that the cause of the blaze
was accidental. Inclement weather conditions resulted in
extensive power outages in the area. A power surge in an
electrical riser outside of the building sent sparks into the
second floor of the building. Materials in the storage area
ignited, spreading the fire throughout the facility ultimately
engulfing the majority of the building.
“We have had hard times before and we have fought our way back,”
said President Billy Colton. “We will do the same this time.
Because of loyal and supportive customers and dedicated
employees we will be back as strong as ever. We are not going
anywhere.”
The staff and management of Troyer, Inc. are committed to
maintaining business as usual. Company founder Maynard Troyer
has begun searching for a temporary location so that chassis
building will continue on schedule. A remote office has already
been set up with computers and telephones expected to be
operational by Monday.
“We are going to be able to get back in the building on Monday,”
said office manager Kris Weigel. “We will see what can be
saved. We will salvage as much equipment as possible and go
forward.”
Troyer, Inc. anticipates component and parts deliveries to be
delayed by a week or two but maintains that the fire will not
dramatically affect the chassis building schedule.”
“We are aware that this will have an affect on our production
schedule in the short term,” continued Colton, “but we have a
dedicated staff at Troyer Race Cars that will go above and
beyond to get us on track.”
Both Colton and Weigel were quick to recognize the outpouring of
support from friends, family and the racing community.
